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I have some sort of fixed stock from my original AR, a DPMS PANTHER
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Quoted: Retro is popular for nostalgic reasons, but it’s also clone correct for military rifles from the 50s all the way through the 90s. Entry stocks were made because telescoping carbine stocks were illegal during the assault weapon ban, and for no other reason. The military never used them. I think some police departments might have, but Only because of idiotic gun control legislation. I’m sure there are some people who prefer the look of them, but to me that will always be an assault weapon ban compliant stock, just like a thumbhole stock. That being said, I’ve got a bunch of M-16A1 type E stocks that are apparently worth a lot of money. Maybe I should sell this old stuff off instead of letting a pile up in totes? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Ban era thumbholes will never be popular in the sense of retro-collectability. The fixed RRA entry stocks, Colt CS stocks, and others are gaining popularity due to the popularity of retro stuff drawn on by nostalgia. Look at the popularity now of fixed carry-handled uppers. I recall when no one wanted them. Retro is popular for nostalgic reasons, but it’s also clone correct for military rifles from the 50s all the way through the 90s. Entry stocks were made because telescoping carbine stocks were illegal during the assault weapon ban, and for no other reason. The military never used them. I think some police departments might have, but Only because of idiotic gun control legislation. I’m sure there are some people who prefer the look of them, but to me that will always be an assault weapon ban compliant stock, just like a thumbhole stock. That being said, I’ve got a bunch of M-16A1 type E stocks that are apparently worth a lot of money. Maybe I should sell this old stuff off instead of letting a pile up in totes? shorter stocks work better with body armor. |
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Quoted: Why do I want an A2 fixed stock with a dissipator upper? View Quote Because a "Product Improved" 605 is cool. Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: Retro is popular for nostalgic reasons, but it's also clone correct for military rifles from the 50s all the way through the 90s. Entry stocks were made because telescoping carbine stocks were illegal during the assault weapon ban, and for no other reason. The military never used them. I think some police departments might have, but Only because of idiotic gun control legislation. I'm sure there are some people who prefer the look of them, but to me that will always be an assault weapon ban compliant stock, just like a thumbhole stock. That being said, I've got a bunch of M-16A1 type E stocks that are apparently worth a lot of money. Maybe I should sell this old stuff off instead of letting a pile up in totes? View Quote |
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Quoted: Retro on the civvie side of things is popular too. A number of commercial only items have gained popularity. Look at dissipators, never used by the military and only a few used by LE, much like the RRA entry stocks. But folks want 'em. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Retro is popular for nostalgic reasons, but it's also clone correct for military rifles from the 50s all the way through the 90s. Entry stocks were made because telescoping carbine stocks were illegal during the assault weapon ban, and for no other reason. The military never used them. I think some police departments might have, but Only because of idiotic gun control legislation. I'm sure there are some people who prefer the look of them, but to me that will always be an assault weapon ban compliant stock, just like a thumbhole stock. That being said, I've got a bunch of M-16A1 type E stocks that are apparently worth a lot of money. Maybe I should sell this old stuff off instead of letting a pile up in totes? We should bring back mini y comps, especially the knock off one they put on the imported pre-2004 cetme. Nothing like hog hunting with a few dudes who unleash half a mag each at a couple pigs and then no one can hear for oh, 2 or 3 days. |
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Quoted: Hey @Aimless, if you ever want to get rid of a Sully, I'll take it. I'd like to build a retro dissy like this with one. https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f9508024a3d021a0c2af9d0972aa9150?rik=J1poGeTDwRS7%2bw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fi1138.photobucket.com%2falbums%2fn540%2fdirt28%2fIMG_3623_zpsdnlyc1ap.jpg&ehk=UX3OwQxCnFCE5vxJXheIQJ%2bvx7ZVCETtKqW91BJj2M8%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0 View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I have an entry stock but can't find it. I have two sully stocks and some NIB colt a1 length newer style stocks https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f9508024a3d021a0c2af9d0972aa9150?rik=J1poGeTDwRS7%2bw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fi1138.photobucket.com%2falbums%2fn540%2fdirt28%2fIMG_3623_zpsdnlyc1ap.jpg&ehk=UX3OwQxCnFCE5vxJXheIQJ%2bvx7ZVCETtKqW91BJj2M8%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0 Hell, I'll buy the other one. I love the looks of the Sully stock |
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I own a fair amount of old gun junk, but I’ve never owned a rifle with a fixed stock.
Well, except for a ban-era Bushmaster with fixed M4 stock and mini-y comp. |
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Fixed stock master race checking in. This post makes me want to get a MK12 build going.
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Quoted: We should bring back mini y comps, especially the knock off one they put on the imported pre-2004 cetme. Nothing like hog hunting with a few dudes who unleash half a mag each at a couple pigs and then no one can hear for oh, 2 or 3 days. View Quote The brake Armalite used on the old ban-era AR-10s was also an ear-destroyer. |
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Quoted: Quoted: We should bring back mini y comps, especially the knock off one they put on the imported pre-2004 cetme. Nothing like hog hunting with a few dudes who unleash half a mag each at a couple pigs and then no one can hear for oh, 2 or 3 days. HE SAID YOU USED TO HAVE A MINI Y COMP |
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Dam. I threw a genuine Colt A 2 stock and 2 N1 stock in the trash years ago. Oh well. Don’t miss them.
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Quoted: The brake Armalite used on the old ban-era AR-10s was also an ear-destroyer. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: We should bring back mini y comps, especially the knock off one they put on the imported pre-2004 cetme. Nothing like hog hunting with a few dudes who unleash half a mag each at a couple pigs and then no one can hear for oh, 2 or 3 days. The brake Armalite used on the old ban-era AR-10s was also an ear-destroyer. Yeah dude, it was. Some of the Texas crew that has quit posting had those back in the day. It made me want to not let them back in the truck after a hog hunt. It wasn't even my truck. |
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View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes I put an A2 fh on my 11.5" xm177 type, just until I found a good grenade ring and proper moderator type. That was 6 years ago. I like the simple & handy aspect of it. |
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Quoted: That, cloning and nostalgia for old guys. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes XM177E2, at the moment, is my favorite of all mine... its just so light and portable! |
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Quoted: I like the A1/A2 stock a lot too but the Magpul MOE rifle stock is great. edit - I have it on my 18" gun: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77166/IMG_2996-2753458.jpg View Quote The Magpul original CTR is in the top three for me. |
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Quoted: I saw an entry stock on a fatty handguard dissapator upper.. it looked friggin sick! Found the photo.. (from the interwebs) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/21179/IMG_3136_jpeg-2967096.JPG View Quote I've got one of the entry stocks in a box somewhere. Was recently thinking about a dissapator build, but with the old triangular handguards. |
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@Miami_JBT
Check Numrich. $35 or so. I have two A2 surplus stocks from them, awesome. |
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Quoted: Retro on the civvie side of things is popular too. A number of commercial only items have gained popularity. Look at dissipators, never used by the military and only a few used by LE, much like the RRA entry stocks. But folks want 'em. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Retro is popular for nostalgic reasons, but it's also clone correct for military rifles from the 50s all the way through the 90s. Entry stocks were made because telescoping carbine stocks were illegal during the assault weapon ban, and for no other reason. The military never used them. I think some police departments might have, but Only because of idiotic gun control legislation. I'm sure there are some people who prefer the look of them, but to me that will always be an assault weapon ban compliant stock, just like a thumbhole stock. That being said, I've got a bunch of M-16A1 type E stocks that are apparently worth a lot of money. Maybe I should sell this old stuff off instead of letting a pile up in totes? |
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I have a chopped cav15 . I get tired of the glock grip though. I may have to get the commie-child molester kp15 .
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I actually like fixed stocks. I also still like ace skeli stocks.
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Quoted: And tiny people. I tried an A1 length stock on my dissipator, couldn't even shoulder that thing. Way too short. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What's the appeal here, is it just comfort? That, cloning and nostalgia for old guys. I'm just over 6'2" and for everything but matches in the prone I prefer the a1 over the a2. |
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